College Principal and College Administrator Jobs in a College in South Rift Valley

A college in the South Rift Valley under new management seeks to recruit two (2) highly motivated, performance driven, innovative and committed individuals for the position of college principal and college administrator to drive the institution to greater heights.

The college is currently offering undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes in partnership with Kenyatta University and seeks to expand its partnerships with other esteemed institutions.
College Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct, promote and coordinated all programmes and activities of the College
• Work collegially with personnel to advance strategic objectives of the College
• Articulate and periodically review College policies, programmes and projects
• Take leadership in the day to day running and management of the institution
• Take responsibility for the welfare, conduct and discipline of staff and students
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the college board of governers
• Take leadership in harnessing new knowledge, ideas and projects for the college’s benefit

Experience

• 5 – 10 years work experience in same or similar capacity
• Master in Education or Institutional Management/ Organizational Management
• Considerable knowledge on institutional leadership and management at a senior level
• Experience in financial management
• Demonstrable experience and ability to lead and develop programmes, take initiative and expand growth of institutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strategic thinker and ability to form mutually beneficial networks

College Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and coordinating academic and student programmes in the college including curriculum choices, student recruiting, admissions and other student affairs
• Organize and manage administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of the college
• Ensuring budgets and financial system compliance
• Assisting with recruitment, public relations, alumni relations and marketing activities
• Administrating student ‘life cycle’ from registration or admissions to graduating and leaving
• Providing admistration support to academic team of lecturers and tutors
• Drafting and interpreting regulations and dealing with queries and complaints procedures
• Coordinating examination and assessment procedures
• Maintaining high levels of quality assurance, including course evaluation and course approval procedures
• Using information systems and preparing reports and statistics for internal and external use
• Liaising with administration staff, academic staff and students
• Liaising with other partner institutions, external agencies, government departments and prospective students
• Organizing and facilitating a variety of social and educational activities
• Contributing to policy and planning

Experience

• 5 – 10 years work experience in same or similar capacity
• High organizational and administration skills
• Master in Education, Institutional Management/ Organizational Management or Business administration or professional experience in lieu of this
• Considerable knowledge on institutional leadership and management at a senior level
• Demonstrable experience in marketing and public relations of academic institutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strategic thinker and ability to form mutually beneficial networks

How to Apply

Applications should be sent under confidential cover and should include: cover letter, CV, names and references of 3 professional referees (including email, postal address and telephone numbers). Salary expectation should also be stated.

Closing Date: December 5th 2011

Applications should be addressed to 

The Chairman, Soin Ltd, 
P.O.Box 14744 00800 
Nairobi Kenya 

or send email applications to: info@soin.co.ke